Course program for international students winter semester

Introductory week - 1 ECTS

Please put this course title and number for the introductory week into your learning agreement: Introduction to Austrian Culture, Communication, Education - 28WINTR01N

Participation in the introductory week is mandatory for all incoming students at PHOOE, so please plan your travel accordingly! The program includes a welcome part, excursions in the city and to the mountains with a lot of information about Austrian geography and culture, all technical information you need to know about the university's systems like Digital Learning Management, your electronic course calendar, using the computer systems, an introduction to schoolpractice, etc.. It usually runs for 4 days and usually starts in the week before regular courses start, so for the winter semester usually in the last week of September. 

Subject Area 1 - Teaching Practice, Supervision and Teaching Methods

Subject area 2 - Music, Arts and Handicraft

Subject area 3 - Global Citizenship and Culture

Sustainability and Peace Education in Teaching

Course Title: Sustainability and Peace Education in Teaching
Course Number: 28WSUPE01N
ECTS Credits: 3
 

Course content: 

  • Analysis of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
  • Discussion of the notion “globalization”
  • Opportunities and challenges of living in a (seemingly) globalized world
  • Characteristics of the global citizens – implications for teaching children
  • Tension between global interconnectedness and isolationism

Insight Austria: A Cultural Journey for international Students

Course Title: Insight Austria: A Cultural Journey for international Students
Course Number: 28WAUSC01N
ECTS Credits: 2

Course content: 
This course offers an engaging introduction to Austrian culture, history, and contemporary society. Designed especially for international and Erasmus students, it provides a broad overview of Austria’s cultural landscape—from historical developments and national identity to modern-day customs, politics, and everyday life. Through lectures, discussions, field trips, and multimedia materials, students will explore key aspects of Austrian culture, including:

- Historical milestones shaping Austrian identity
- Art, music, and literature in Austrian heritage
- Social norms, traditions, and values
- Austria’s role within the European Union
- Regional diversity and multicultural perspectives
- Contemporary issues in politics, media, and public discourse

The course encourages intercultural exchange and critical reflection, helping students place Austrian culture in a broader European and global context.

Learning Outcomes:
- Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and explain key elements of Austrian cultural and social life
- Reflect on cultural similarities and differences
- Demonstrate intercultural awareness and communication skills
- Engage critically with cultural representations and media

Assessment:
- Participation and attendance, short written reflections or group presentations, and a final project or essay.

Teaching Methods:
- Interactive lectures, group discussions, excursions (e.g., museum or cultural institution visits), and guest speakers.

Subject area 4 - Sports, PE and Health

Subject area 5 - Language teaching and learning

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